Throat Anatomy

How Is the Hyoid Bone Unique in the Axial Skeleton?

The hyoid bone is unique in the body because it is the only bone with no articulations: it forms no joints with any other bones. The hyoid is located in the throat area just below the chin and above the Adam's apple at the level of the third...

What Is the Larynx?

The throat is a complex organ with many different parts and components, including the larynx. Although the larynx is relatively small, any sort of inflammation or damage to it can cause severe problems with its functions, such as voice production.

Deviated Septum Symptoms

The nasal septum is the partition between the nostrils. When the wall or partition between the nasal cavities is not in the mid-line and is deflected to one side, it is called a deviated septum. This occurs either from birth or due to some injury...